At IDE we love working with our partners to build better futures, working on over 500 projects across the medical technology landscape, including in the areas of respiratory care, drug delivery, connected medical devices and point-of-care diagnostics.
Making a difference is what matters to us.
We create meaningful outcomes by living our values: be resourceful, be curious, think positive, put others first, embrace complexity and take ownership.Our engagement surveys over the last 3 years have revealed that our people love working with us for:
The people - intelligent people, collaborating together in smart ways to bring products to life
Our purpose - every day we work at IDE is an opportunity to build better futures
The variety of projects and intellectual challenges
About the role
We are seeking a Product and Systems Manager with a passion for entrepreneurship and design, and a desire to create great new products and services, and get them to market.
The Product and Systems Manager takes the role of Product Lead in IDE product development projects.
The Product Lead is responsible for providing technical vision for the product and leading the technical team to execute the project.
The Product Lead works with the Project Lead to ensure we create valuable ventures, products and services by balancing quality, time and budget.
The Product and Systems Manager works with the Business Unit Director to ensure the Business Unit and project teams have the technical capabilities and resources required to execute planned product development projects.
Product Leadership – Work with the Business Unit Director and Client to challenge the brief and identify valuable problems/solutions.
Lead technical resources (Designers, Engineers and other specialties) to complete activities (value proposition design, concepting, detailed design, V/V) that create valuable new ventures, products and services.
Project Planning – Work with the project lead to define solutions that are desirable/feasible/viable in the context of the venture.
Assist the project lead to plan and estimating the project by giving input to the required activities and resources to achieve the project aim.
Technical Execution - Selects or modifies the most appropriate processes and methods to apply in PD activities.
Defines the appropriate level of quality for PD Outputs and Outcomes and ensures it is achieved.
Risk Management –Identifies and manages Product Risks appropriately, with effective controls implemented.
Provide input to the Project Lead to identify and manage project risk.
Review and Approvals - Ensure effective Technical Reviews for PD activities are conducted as planned.
Coordinates and conducts effective System Level Design Reviews.
Mentor and coach others.
About you
Qualifications & Experience
8+ years of experience working in product design and development, including track record of inventing/leading the invention of new products and technologies.
Experience developing products and managing teams (greater than three reports) of technical resources through all stages of the product development process, from concept through to production.
Experience in managing, directing, and reviewing outputs from technical personnel of various disciplines in a cross disciplinary team.
Significant demonstrated understanding of Medical Device Development process and Quality Management Systems ISO *****, or, similar in regulated industry (Medical Device preferred).
Significant demonstrated understanding of product development processes, methodologies, and practices e.g. design thinking, agile development, design controls.
Significant demonstrated understanding of one or more key international standards IEC ***** Software Development, IEC ***** Human Factors, ISO ***** Risk Management and ISO ***** Medical Electrical Equipment Safety.
A degree in one or more of the following: Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Graphics design, UI/UX design, Software Engineering or similar applicable technical discipline.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (inc PowerPoint & Project), CAD software (preferably SolidWorks and/or Creo/Pro-e), FEA software.
Why IDE
The Benefits
Take ventures from "idea on a napkin" to "meaningful medtech venture" with your products in-market.
Learn unique processes that create valuable products for exciting new ventures and get exposure to large multinational partners.
Experience a variety of projects from basic syringes to advanced networked injector systems, from CPAP masks to pharmaceutical automation.
Global opportunities across Australia, USA and the Netherlands.
Mentoring program to ensure your career progresses where you want to go.
Employee benefits including an employee assistance program.
Ready to join the team?
If you are ready to be challenged but fulfilled, and have the right skills, experience and, most importantly, the right attitude, then a truly unique role in a life-changing product development company awaits.
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